Policy: Return of Unearned Military Tuition (TA) (5.12.1)

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Return of Unearned Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

Part 1. Policy Statement:

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the Department of Defense (DOD) policy, 正规赌博十大网站 will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending.

In instances when a Service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, 正规赌博十大网站 will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in a student debt for the returned portion in compliance with the DOD policy.

 

Part 2. Rational or Purpose:

This policy serves to fully inform students receiving military tuition assistance (TA) of the required actions the College must take to comply with the DOD Memorandum of Understanding Return Policy for Military Tuition Assistance (TA) funds rules and align with the return of unearned student aid rules applicable to the Federal Student Aid as required under section 484B of the Department of Education Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

 

Part 3. Scope:

This policy applies to all students receiving Military Tuition Assistance (TA) for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

 

Part 4. Definitions:

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its member. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application processes and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services. This policy only applies to this type of educational benefit. The TA program is a benefit that is available only while the student is in the service. This policy does not apply to Veterans or Veterans benefits.

 

Part 5. Procedures:

To remain in compliance with the Department of Defense’s policy, 正规赌博十大网站 will return any unearned TA funds through at least 60% of the semester on a prorated basis. The amount of unearned TA that is returned is based on the date of withdrawal from the course.

After 60% of the semester has passed, TA will not be evaluated for a return to the DOD.

As an institution, the DOD will be billed after 60% of the semester has passed to reduce the amount of incorrect TA funds being disbursed by the DOD to Rochester Community and Technical College. We will only bill for the amount the student earned given their enrollment.

Schedule for returning unearned TA: Bold type identifies the 60% complete point

5-Week Course: withdrawal submitted

Day 1 – 7                                     100% return

Day 8                                           77% return

Day 9                                           74% return

Day 10                                         71% return

Day 11                                         69% return

Day 12                                         66% return

Day 13                                         63% return

Day 14                                         60% return

Day 15                                         57% return

Day 16                                         54% return

Day 17                                         51% return

Day 18                                         49% return

Day 19                                         46% return

Day 20                                         43% return

Day 21                                         40% return (60% of course is completed)

Day 22                                         0% return

Note: The educational institution’s week of instruction is counted as 7 days

 

8-Week Course: withdrawal submitted

Before or during week 1             100% return

During week 2                            75% return

During weeks 3 – 4                    50% return

During week 5                          40% return (60% of course is completed)

During weeks 6 – 8                    0% return

 

16-Week Course: withdrawal submitted

Before or during weeks 1 – 2      100% return

During weeks 3 – 4                    75% return

During weeks 9 – 10                 40% return (60% of course is completed)

During weeks 11 – 16                0% return

 

For courses that have durations differing from those listed above:

Unearned TA funds will be returned on a prorated basis, depending on the length of the course. To determine the amount of TA that needs to be returned, the institution will determine the date the withdrawal was submitted, and then divide that by the number of days in the term to determine the percentage of TA that was earned by the student.

 

Example: The student enrolled in a course that’s duration is 30 days. The withdrawal was submitted on the 14th day. The institution would perform the calculation to determine how much TA was earned by the student’s attendance: (14 divided by 30 equals 46.6%. 47% of the TA authorized was earned by the student, which means 53% of what was authorized will be returned to the DOD).

 

Date of Implementation:   Immediately

Date of Adoption:   9/26/18